Team Manager - Nightshift

Sainsbury's; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Nightshift Team Manager to lead a dynamic team at the Argos Warehouse in Liverpool. This role involves driving engagement, promoting customer service excellence, and coaching colleagues to achieve targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, unionised environment and an inclusive management style. Benefits include generous discounts, free food, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury's and Argos

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large teams in a unionised environment.
• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile operations.
• Inclusive management style that motivates colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team prioritising customer service overnight.
• Promote collaboration and uphold company values.
• Coach colleagues to achieve targets.

Skills

Leading diverse teams

Customer-focused decision making

Health and safety management

Collaboration

Job description

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a dynamic team, driving engagement and role modelling Sainsbury's values within the Argos Warehouse (LFC), prioritising exceptional customer service overnight.
• Promote a collaborative team environment with open communication, upholding company values and encouraging a positive workplace.
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets and maintain health and safety standards through effective performance conversations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Argos Warehouse (LFC) to deliver outstanding site results and sustained KPI performance.
• Plan resources and ensure stock accuracy and security using forecasts and trends.

What makes a great Nightshift Team Manager

• Experience in leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, unionised environment.
• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for customers.
• An inclusive management style that embraces diversity and motivates colleagues at all levels.
• Consistently making customer-focused decisions that deliver outstanding outcomes.

Working for us has great rewards

• We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.

• Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all our warehouses.

• Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.

• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.

• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.

• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.

• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

Our commitment to inclusivity

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.

Our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support their roles. Our internal networks seek to ensure true representation, helping to identify and remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career pathways, to help colleagues grow. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering inclusion and respect.

If you want to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will support you.

Note

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

About logistics

Logistics is the powerhouse behind our operations, ensuring products reach customers seamlessly. We plan meticulously, driven by insight and data, but judged by our ability to adapt and improve. We seek individuals who champion change, inspire others, and excel in collaboration and communication. Join us to make a big impact and achieve great things together!